Becoming the President

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Our Federal Government: The Executive Branch [18:00]
8 Segments
Introduction [01:18]
Creating a Leader [00:56]
Becoming the President [03:16]
Executive Branch People [03:28]
Running the Government [01:31]
The President's Other Duties [02:30]
Checks and Balances [02:12]
Conclusion [01:00]

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To be elected, candidates must meet age, residency, and citizenship requirements. It helps, also, to belong to a political party. Political parties select candidates at political conventions and help them campaign. Presidential elections are held every four years, Citizens who meet the age requirement vote to select electors to the Electoral College. The Electoral College votes and determins who will be president. The president takes the oath of office in January.

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Grades: 6-8   |   Copyright: 2004